Vulnerability identifier: #VU97174

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38222

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Edge
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in Edge WebUI permission implementation. A remote attacker can trick a victim into visiting a specially crafted website and gain access to sensitive information by manipulating granted permissions, such as access to camera and microphone.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Edge: 127.0.2651.74 - 127.0.2651.105, 126.0.2592.56 - 126.0.2592.137, 125.0.2535.51 - 125.0.2535.92, 124.0.2478.51 - 124.0.2478.131, 123.0.2420.53 - 123.0.2420.97, 122.0.2365.52 - 122.0.2365.120, 120.0.2210.61 - 120.0.2336.0, 121.0.2277.83 - 121.0.2277.128, 119.0.2151.44 - 119.0.2151.97, 118.0.2088.46 - 118.0.2088.122, 117.0.2045.31 - 117.0.2045.60, 116.0.1938.54 - 116.0.1938.98, 109.0.1343.27 - 109.0.1518.140, 115.0.1901.183 - 115.0.1901.203, 114.0.1823.37 - 114.0.1901.183, 113.0.1774.35 - 113.0.1774.57, 112.0.1722.34 - 112.0.1722.84, 111.0.1661.41 - 111.0.1661.62, 110.0.1587.41 - 110.0.1587.78, 108.0.1293.81 - 108.0.1462.95, 106.0.1370.34 - 106.0.1370.86, 107.0.1418.24 - 107.0.1418.62, 105.0.1343.25 - 105.0.1343.53, 104.0.1293.47 - 104.0.1293.91, 103.0.1264.37 - 103.0.1264.77, 102.0.1245.30 - 102.0.1245.62, 101.0.1210.32 - 101.0.1210.53, 100.0.1185.29 - 100.0.1185.60

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External links
http://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38222

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.